Bay Transit Van Driver-Part-time

BAY AGING•Gloucester, VA

2d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking part-time Van Drivers for Gloucester County. The role ensures all Bay Transit passengers have a safe and timely ride to meet their transportation needs to work, retail, medical, legal, educational or recreational facilities. The position reports to the Regional Transit Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
Ability to operate a 12-passenger transit bus safely and drive about 300 miles per shift.
Ability to read a map.
Ability to interact with passengers in a courteous manner.
Ability to handle small amounts of cash accurately and responsibly.
Working knowledge of electronic tablets and two-way radios.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions when working vehicles and transporting passengers.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of the service area to drive safely and efficiently.
Perform a predetermined and limited number of tasks.
Work closely with dispatcher and schedulers to ensure passengers have a safe and timely ride.
Decision making is limited to the exact order of the route to pick up and drop off passengers.
Usually confer with the dispatcher when deviating from the manifest.

Responsibilities

Pick-up and drop-off passengers as scheduled in RouteMatch or deliver meals to Bay Aging clients.
Ensure all passengers have their seatbelt fastened.
Assist passengers with special needs when entering and existing the bus.
Secure wheelchairs.
Maintain contact with dispatcher with two-way radio and tablet.
Accommodate last minute route changes when instructed by the dispatcher.
Maintain a clean bus inside and out.
Collect fare or transit tickets from passengers and complete appropriate paperwork.
Complete a time card accurately every day.